But that excuse was roundly derided, given that CBS owner Paramount Global was in the process of being acquired by Skydance, and needed government approval from an administration that has frequently demanded quid pro quos.
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Michael Schneider,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
While lobbying can help strengthen relationships with legislators, outright quid pro quos are not allowed, experts told IndyStar.
Surging diesel fuel prices hit a milestone as prices slam California’s economy, from trucks to crops.
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Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Sep. 2026
Electric sedans with four-figure horsepower figures, plug-in hybrids that can supposedly travel farther than some diesel trucks, and enough screens inside a cabin to make an electronics store nervous.
The Joico HydraSplash Hydrating Shampoo swaps the usual suspects for keratin (a protective protein) and natural hydrators like coconut water and sea kelp to replenish dry hair while thoroughly cleansing it.
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Madison San Miguel,
Allure,
5 Sep. 2026
The Clippers gave up future MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Danilo Gallinari, 10 first-round draft picks, two first-round draft swaps and $30 million.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Sep. 2026
Thirty states — including Florida, Iowa, Ohio and others expected to be key battlegrounds in November’s midterm elections — use the federal exchanges for their ACA operations.
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Dan Diamond,
Washington Post,
10 Sep. 2026
In programmatic advertising, this issue is especially relevant because data comes from multiple platforms, including ad exchanges, SSPs and DSPs.
When an agentic workflow can apply recognition logic, flag edge cases and reconcile transactions in real time, the question isn’t whether to automate the handoff.
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Hemant Kapadia,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2026
Adams said the warning extends to everyday transactions beyond real estate.
The sources spoke on the conditions of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss private trade talks, negotiations and recruitment efforts.
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Tony Jones,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney saidtrade talks could resume if Washington became serious about negotiations.
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